Over 55 years of Combined Experience
350+ Spine Surgeries Performed a Year
"Spine Safe" Operating Room

Welcome to First State Spine

Over 55 years of Combined Experience
350+ Spine Surgeries Performed a Year
"Spine Safe" Operating Room

Specializing in Workers' Comp

Dr. Rudin is Delaware's expert in Back Injures & Workers' Comp

Specializing in Workers' Comp

Dr. Rudin is Delaware's expert in Back Injures & Workers' Comp

Why limit your ability to do activities independently?

The Coflex Interlaminar Stabilization device is a new, non-fusion solution that allows you to be able to do the things you love the most!

Why limit your ability to do activities independently?

The Coflex Interlaminar Stabilization device is a new, non-fusion solution that allows you to be able to do the things you love the most!

Total Disc Replacement: ProDisc

The ProDisc Total Disc Replacement may significantly reduce low back and neck pain, restore normal disc height and may provide quicker recovery than spinal fusion

Total Disc Replacement: ProDisc

The ProDisc Total Disc Replacement may significantly reduce low back and neck pain, restore normal disc height and may provide quicker recovery than spinal fusion

Surgery is Always a Last Resort

Our Philosophy – First State Spine’s treatment plan focuses on an accurate diagnosis of the source of the patient’s pain. This strategy, combined with many techniques that we have pioneered, enable the majority of our patients to achieve excellent results. Surgery is always a last resort.

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Our Medical Team

Dr. Bruce Rudin

After graduating from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1987 with honors, Dr. Bruce Rudin was inducted into the National Medical Honor Society, Alpha Omega Alpha. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. In 1993, Dr. Rudin completed a one-year fellowship in adult spinal surgery at the internationally renowned New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. As the first fellowship-trained spinal surgeon in the state of Delaware, Dr. Rudin has helped develop spinal surgery and spinal surgical techniques, both regionally and nationally.

Dr. James Zaslavsky, D.O.

Dr. James Zaslavsky earned a physical therapy degree, from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and practiced for three years as a physical therapist. He attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine where he graduated with highest honors, while concurrently earning an MBA from LaSalle University. Dr. Zaslavsky completed a residency in orthopedic and spine surgery at the Rothman Institute in Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He performed his specialty training in spine surgery at Twin Cities Spine Center where he pursued a special interest in the surgical management of the cervical spine and minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. James A. Moran, D.O.

Part of the First State Orthopaedics spine team since 2003, Dr. Moran is an integral part of every aspect of patient care and consultation. His primary focus is on non-surgical adult spinal care and interventional pain management that involves diagnosing a patient’s problem and developing an individual treatment plan using the most minimally invasive techniques possible. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and is also board certified in Pain Medicine. Dr. Moran earned his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, completed a residency in PM&R at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, and completed a fellowship in interventional pain management at the Mid Atlantic Spine Institute in Newark, DE.

Dr. Adam Ginsberg, D.O.

Adam Ginsberg, D.O. is an Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation board certified Physiatrist. Dr. Ginsberg was the chief resident at the State University of New York Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Downstate program. After residency Dr. Ginsberg completed an interventional pain management fellowship in Santa Barbara California at LAGS Spine and Sportscare.

Dr. Ginsberg performs a multitude of interventional procedures including epidural steroid injections, nerve rhizotomy, peripheral joint injections and neurostimulation. Dr. Ginsberg specializes in non-surgical pain management using a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Utilizing both his rehabilitation and interventional training, Dr. Ginsberg focuses on improving both everyday function and quality of life.

Dr. William M. Newell, M.D.

Dr. William M. Newell, M.D. specializes in Interventional Treatment of Adult Spine Rehabilitation Medicine. Board certified as a Physiatrist by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Newell is also fellowship trained in X-Ray guided and Ultrasound guided interventional which offers a wide variety of non-surgical interventional procedures for both the diagnosis and treatment of neck, back and joint pain. Dr. Newell’s residency was with SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, NY and his internship was with St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York, NY. Achieving his Medical Degree at State University of New York – Downstate Medical School, Dr. Newell is also a member of Fellowship, LAGs Spine and Sportscare in Santa Maria, CA.

Highly experienced team of specialists

Our medical team has over 55 years of combined experience treating only spinal problems; we do not treat any other part of the body!

Non-surgical treatments are always encouraged first

At First State Spine, we have pioneered many techniques that enable the vast majority of our patients to achieve excellent results without surgery.

Your safety is our number one priority

Our team will be there every minute of your surgery to make sure you are well cared for.

Dr. Rudin is very professional and knowledgeable. I had a microdiscectomy for a large lumbar disc herniation. All of my pre operative symptoms resolved and I was able to return to work in 1 week. His office is very clean and his staff is very nice and professional. I would highly recommend him to any patient that has neck or back pain. He’s the best!

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I was very impressed with Dr. Ginsberg. He spent quite a bit of time explaining everything in detail; he may be young, but he knows medicine like someone twice his age. Dr. Ginsberg is very direct and answered all my questions. He is very personable and asked me a lot of questions. Most doctors don’t do that. He had a plan in place for me very quickly but also gave me other options to consider. I highly recommend him for any orthopaedic needs and look forward to my next visit. You will not be disappointed with this doctor.

M.H.

I had back pain for many years due to disc deterioration. I met with Dr. Zaslavsky and he recommended what needed to be done. I recently had surgery to correct the problem and I’m nearly pain free and will probably be totally pain free within about a month or two. The whole staff truly cars about the patient and I was very comfortable in their hands.

Robert Rosenfeld

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